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The Truckee is fishing well all over

by MATT KOLES

Indian Summer here in the greater Truckee-Tahoe Reno area on the Truckee River. I think it's been warm all over the West. This next week though things will change and we will once again get back into more normal fall, early winter weather. Rivers been fishing well all over. Anywhere you go you should pick up some fish. Mostly we've been nymphing, and streamer fishing.

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Lake trout bite continues to be very good. Plenty of large keepers being caught on the jig. Dress warmly for sub-freezing a.m. temps.

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Wind and snow kept a lot of anglers away. The days before accounted for a lot of large fish. Boaters continue to do better but shore anglers are getting their share. Trout this year are heavier than recent years. Better tui chub populations have led to larger cutthroat. Tahoe Fly Fishing (530) 541-8208

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fly fishers are doing well. Most of the action is via nymphing or streamers, but there is dry fly activity. Blue wing olives are present. The flow through town is low, better water is below Hirschdale. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

Matt returns from fishing the Missouri in Montana & discusses current & future Truckee fishing

by MATT KOLES

Just got back from vacation. Yes, I fished all week out on the Missouri River in Montana. Lot's of fun indeed. Was back at the office today and seems like we continued where we left off. Warm comfortable days, cold nights=good fall fishing on the Truckee River. It's mostly a baetis party out there now, and you should have you favorite micro mays in your

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Little has changed. Mackinaw jig bite is good. Macks are off all the shorelines. Conditions are solid for toplining for rainbows in the shallows. Some browns in the mix. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Last week a 19 pounder and two 18s were week. Trolling is better than shore fishing but shore anglers are getting good numbers, too. Shore anglers at Warrior is worthwhile. Tahoe Fly Fishing (530) 541-8208, (775) 476-0400

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Good mackinaw fishing. Vertical jigging in water 100 to 220 feet deep, depending where you find the fish. Fishing is good all over the lake – east shore, west shore and south shore. Rainbows are moving into the shallows and a few browns are mixed in. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

October Caddis and large stoneflies are good choices. A lot of blue wing olive activity. Streamer fishing is worthwhile. Water temperature is in the low 50s and trout are chasing bait. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

Fishing on the Truckee River is awesome right now. Big fish, small fish, just plane good

by MATT KOLES

Another small cold front with rain and snow today in the greater Truckee-Tahoe-Reno area. That makes three so far this fall. Hopefully we can get ourselves out of this drought. The fishing on the Truckee River is awesome right now. Big fish, small fish, just plane good. Short lining, streamering, indos, and dries will all get you some grabs. Baetis is on the top of

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Weeknd scores were pretty good. Boat anglers averaged 4.4 fish per rod and shore anglers averaged 3.1 fish per rod, according to creel census'. Vast majority of the cutts are between 17 and 24 inches.

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

River is low but very fishable. Nymphing has been good, but small birds nests, copper Johns or pheasant tails are good choices.Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Mackinaw are being caught trolling and jigging. Rainbows and browns are starting to move into the shallows. Kokanee are moving into Taylor Creek and that season is over. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Good fishing was enjoyed on Tuesday’s opening day. Boaters caught anywhere from five to 80 trout. Boaters far out-produced shore anglers. Best fish was a 16 pounder caught from Hell’s Kitchen. It was injured and couldn’t be released. A 23 pounder was caught and released by the same group. Three 11 pounders and a 9.5 also were caught on top of four eight pounders. Tahoe

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fishing gets better each day. Best below Boca. It’s a trickle from Tahoe City to Boca but there is dry fly activity in the pocket water in that stretch. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

The fishing on the Truckee, in either state has been very good -- fall is definitely here

by MATT KOLES

Fall is most definitely here in the Truckee-Reno-Tahoe area on the Truckee River, and fishing the last few weeks have been downright good on both sides of the border. I've been really stoked this year as the last few Sept-Octobers have been very warm. If you fish anywhere near the Hirsch bring a jacket and be prepared for cold mornings. The dawn patrol thing

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Kokanee season is winding down. Mackinaw bite is viable, however. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Pyramid Lake, NV Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Lake opens to fishing Tuesday, Oct. 1. Trolling will be best since the thermoclline is at 70 feet. Best results will be at 80 feet.

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

A good variety of bugs and streamers will entice trout. Flows along Highway 89 are low. Best stretch is below Boca. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

Fishing has been damn good on the Truckee, and in both states.

by MATT KOLES

Feeling a lot like fall in the greater Truckee-Tahoe-Reno area on the Truckee River. Great, as our last two falls were more like summer. If you were here last weekend you would have seen snow on Donner, the Sisters, and Mt. Rose. Fired up the wood stove, first time I can remember doing that in September in years. We have another week system coming

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Overnight lows below freezing signal a change. Kokanee bite has been tougher during this transition, but fall season will bring better trout prospects. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

Truckee River Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Temperatures are cooling and fishing is getting better. PMDs are fading. Nymphing or using crayfish patterns are a way to go, as are darker colored stoneflies. Throwing streamers in the morning or evening is worthwhile. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

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